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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Oct 2, 2026 · 673 CAF 25-00232 · Appeal

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Who should be the main parent? Court decides custody.

A dad and mom are fighting over who the child lives with most.

TL;DR

  1. 1A father wants to be the main parent for his child.
  2. 2The mother disagrees and appeals to keep custody.
  3. 3The court must decide who the child should live with most of the time.

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Should the father be named the primary residential parent?

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